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Smartphone Smarts for Summer and Beyond
Christi Khalaf, Director of Community Collaborations at the Health Foundation of East Texas, shares practical ways to help families delay smartphones, embrace a screen-light summer, and build healthy technology habits that foster curiosity, connection, and real-world experiences.
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Helping teens unplug and reconnect this summer
Christi Khalaf, Director of Community Collaborations at the Health Foundation of East Texas, encourages families to enjoy a screen-light summer by making more time for outdoor play, creativity, and real-world connection.
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What research tells us about kids’ phone use and health
Health Foundation of East Texas uses the latest research to help parents navigate the inevitable question from their child: “Can I have a smartphone?”
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Accreditation process of medical school in Tyler moves forward; first class likely set for 2023
The process of a medical school coming to East Texas is moving forward as the UT Health Science Center at Tyler has reached its first milestone in the accreditation proceedings.
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